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All signs point to this one being epic, but count me down as completely unsure what'll happen. A blow out either way, or a triple OT thriller wouldn't surprise me in the least.

I've seen both teams play this year as if they were #1 for 10 weeks straight, and then turn right around and play like the worst team in the country. For pete's sake, Bill Self called this Kansas team the 'worst in the history of KU basketball' just a few months ago. SO...who knows. It would be a very, very nice win.

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I'm scared as all get out for this game. I have nightmares of Withey blocking every Burke drive and dominating McGary on the boards on both ends. I have nightmares of McLemore tearing Hardaway apart and Robinson giving up against Releford after a couple unsuccessful defensive or offensive stands. Nightmares of Withey's final stat line being something to the tune of 15 points, 20 rebounds, 10 blocks.

Obviously I hope none of this happens, but the eternal pessimist in me still lingers.

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Michigan doesn't have a lot of experience or program (upperclassmen) guys to fall back on. They start 3 freshmen and 2 of the 3 that have been coming off the bench are freshmen. I don't think it is pressure to win, the program is on rise and this team has taken them one more step. It's just pressure to perform in a new situation...huge venue and national audience.